Coneheads (1993) — Screenplay
When two cone-headed aliens crash-land in New Jersey, they must convince humanity they're French while hiding their true mission to conquer Earth.
- Written by
- Tom Davis, Dan Aykroyd, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner
- Genre
- Comedy, Science Fiction
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Length
- 110 pages
This comedy offers a masterclass in deadpan character work and absurdist premise execution. Study how the writers sustain a single joke across a full feature through escalating social stakes, and how the alien family's outsider perspective creates both humor and heart. The filmmakers' commitment to the bit, from dialogue to physical performance, demonstrates how consistency builds comedic tension.
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